US Bridges

ST139 Lindelof Ave over ST 24

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .4 MI S Canton T.L. · Structure no. S280093WHDOTNBI

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST139 Lindelof Ave over ST 24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST139 Lindelof Ave over ST 24 in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 69 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,571 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,867 by 2032. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesST139 Lindelof Ave
CrossesST 24
Location.4 MI S Canton T.L.
RouteState Highway 139
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15713, -71.06896
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,571 (2023)
Projected traffic110,867 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST139 Lindelof Ave over ST 24 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is ST139 Lindelof Ave over ST 24 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does ST139 Lindelof Ave over ST 24 carry?

About 26,571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is ST139 Lindelof Ave over ST 24?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns ST139 Lindelof Ave over ST 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.